She took an interest in the guitar at age 11 when the legendary Doc Watson told her she had the hands of a musician. She was raised on a 13-acre farm in York, S.C., and is a regular musician at The Garden Cafe in Greenville. She recently headlined a fundraising event for St. Jude Children's Hospital in Greenwood, S.C. She and her family recently moved to Cleveland County and this will be her first performance in Shelby.

On June 13, hear David Parker, by day an English professor at Gardner-Webb and in the evening, a talented guitarist. Parker plays a bluesy-jazzy solo-electric type music, using a special technique which gives the sound of a duo, rather than that of a single performer. Weather permitting, music will be outside on the patio. Light appetizers will be available for purchase.

Call 704-471-9196 for more information on either event.

'Say Ahh!' exhibit displays medical history of Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 E. Mountain St., will present a new exhibit, "Say Ahh!" The Incredible Medical History of Kings Mountain, June 14-Oct. 25, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From doctors and dentists, to pharmacies and folk remedies, this exhibit will present an historical overview of all things related to health and well-being in Kings Mountain and the surrounding region. The display will celebrate the medical pioneers of this area, and highlight the evolution of science and technology in medicine over the past three centuries. Military and Red Cross medical history, as well as iconic Kings Mountain providers like Griffin Drug Center, Kings Mountain Hospital, and Baker Dental Care will be represented. The "Say Ahh!" exhibit is sponsored by Cleveland County HealthCare System.

The Museum will present two programs in conjunction with this exhibition:

- Southern Folk Medicine, 1750-1820, a lecture and book signing by Kay K. Moss July 9 at 5:30 p.m. Moss will display a backcountry medical kit, discuss medicinal plants and their traditional uses, and describe Southern medical practices and beliefs during a time period when people relied more heavily on home remedies than treatment by the region’s few professional physicians.

- Zombie Prep!, Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m., Hear about the real-life historical pandemics that contributed to the zombie culture, and learn how prepping for a zombie apocalypse can help your family be prepared for more likely disasters like severe weather, epidemics, fires, earthquakes, and terrorist attacks. This program is presented in partnership with Mauney Memorial Library’s 2014 Summer Reading Program.

Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

For more information, visit www.kingsmountainmuseum.org or call 704-739-1019.

Fairgrounds hosts antique tractor and engine show

Cleveland County Fairgrounds will host the Carolina Thresher Annual Antique Tractor and Engine show June 13-14. This show will offer fun and entertainment for the whole family. Beginning Friday, there will be a lawnmower pull, corn mill grinding, band organ playing, live blue grass bands and festivities for all ages. Continuing on into the weekend, there will be a tractor pull held in the afternoon and evening on Saturday.

Entries are open to any restored antique wheel and crawler tractors built before 1975, original tractors in good condition, restored antique farm trucks and stationary gas engines. All tractor operators must be at least 16 years old. Entry is free and parking is free for all exhibitors. The cost for admission is $5. Children 5 and younger are free. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until on both days.

Any vendor interested in being a part of this event can contact the fair office at 704-487-0651. The cost for vendor spaces will be $25. Vendors are invited to attend the free corn roast supper on Friday and free pinto supper on Saturday.

Amateur Radio operators host demonstration day

The Annual Amateur Radio Public Demonstration of Emergency Communications or "Field Day" is the climax of the week long "Amateur Radio Week" sponsored by the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio.

In the Cleveland County area, the Cleveland County Amateur Radio Service will be demonstrating Amateur Radio at Moss Lake Campground June 28-29.

They invite the public to come in the afternoon June 28 and see ham radio’s new capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes. To learn more about Amateur Radio, go to www.emergency-radio.org.

Casar holds free fourth celebration

The Town of Casar Fourth Celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4 at Casar Park.

The Crusin' Casar Car Show and a talent show will also be held. Registration for the car show will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Judging is at 12:30 and awards presented at 2 p.m. Open to cars, bikes, trucks and tractors. Registration for the talent show will be from 10 a.m. until the show starts at 6 p.m.